Hi All,
Bob came through the skin graft surgery with flying colors!!
The surgery began at 11 p.m. last night (Tuesday) and "closed" a couple hours later. The plastic surgeon took a chunk of skin off his left thigh and grafted it onto the wound in his right groin area. But, in order to aid in the healing process, Bob must remain in bed for at least three days, which means no more laps around the halls and no sitting in the chair for a few days.
We are cautiously optimistic that he may be discharged next Monday or Tuesday at which time the long recuperation will continue. The docs said chemo will begin as soon as he is able to walk into the chemo clinic under his own power.
Mentally, he is also doing well. We are even planning some "excursions" when he gets home, subject to how he feels during the chemo treatments. It's our hope that he and brother Bill will be able to go to Angels spring training sometime in March. We'll just make sure we have a "barf bag" in the car in case he and the chemo decide to have a bit of a disagreement.
As to visitors, we and the docs are still concerned that too many visitors will sap his strength and delay the healing process, so, we've all agreed, including Bob, to keep visitors to family only. I (brother Bill) promise all of you at A.B. Miller that as soon as he is up to it in the next few weeks, I'll load him in the car (or maybe the electric "Rebel Mobile"), and bring him up to campus for a visit. We'll be sure to let you know in advance when he'll be there so you can stop by and say hello.
Anyway, that's all the news that is fit to print! Oh, and lest we forget, a BIG THANK YOU to all the Miller softball girls who sent a bunch of cards!! Whenever any of his medical team walks in, he's always quick to point them out to anyone who will listen.
Take care folks, and our continuing thanks!
The Freemans
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Hello Bob: I talked to George McCoy, last week he told me what happened,Im so sorry to hear of your,not feeling well.My prayers are with you and your famliy.I have always considered you, a special friend.I still have the picture of us in pipe class in anza, in my office. So get feeling better soon. Your friend always,John Pool & sons. john@laborersjac.com
ReplyDeleteBob,
ReplyDeleteI remember the good old days on the softball field. There is one time in particular that I remember, it was the start of tryouts in my freshman year. I was beginning to warm up and Coach Baeten calls for me to start practicing with the varsity team. I remember the look on your face, it was classic. Everytime I think of you I see your warm and inviting smile. Your smile is contagious! Your heart, passion, and deciation to softball and teaching is truly inspiring. You are an angel on earth....I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jennice Russi
Bob, Shelly, Brandi, Jodi, Bill.... All the Freemans,
ReplyDeletePlease know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Bob. I've been following the blog for some time.
I love you guys! You've always been family to me. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.
Shelly (Luther)